Not So Starving Artist

Not So Starving Artist

How to Create 'Automatic Wealth' When You Have No Set Salary

Stop raw-dogging capitalism without a savings account.

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Eden Dranger
Apr 27, 2025
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If you’re a creative — freelancer, actor, screenwriter, artist, influencer (sorry), or disillusioned child star selling depop clothes, you’ve probably screamed into your pillow at least once:

"How the hell am I supposed to build wealth when I don’t even know if I can afford oat milk next month?"

Fair.
The good news?
You don’t need a normal job to have a normal bank account.
You just need a system that works even when you’re a financial feral cat.

The best business and finance tips for creatives : Life Kit : NPR

Today, I’m giving you a system that’s simple, forgiving, and practically foolproof (because if you’re reading this, you’re probably too tired for anything else).

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